A MOBILE petting zoo has joined forces with a disability care and support group to give regular access to animals in their care.

Crazy Creatures, which is based in Consett, is now working closely with Pathways, the specialist service for people with complex needs

The first session, with a strong focus on sensory therapy, will be held on Monday, from 12noon to 2pm at Tim Lamb Children’s Centre in North Tyneside.

Pathways centre co-ordinator Victoria Williamson said: “We are very excited to have Crazy Creatures coming to visit us this half term and I’m sure the families will agree it will be something really special for their children to take part in.”

With over 30 animals from tarantulas and 12-foot pythons, bunny rabbits, guinea pigs and chinchillas, the Crazy Creatures team will enable the Pathways community to enlighten their senses through touch, sound and smell.

Owned and founded by John Morris, Crazy Creature visits aim to be educational, therapeutic and fun for all ages and offers private parties as well as school visits and events to its army of followers.

Mr Morris said: “We absolutely love what we do and it is a real pleasure to work with the Pathways community and allow their service-users to enjoy the company of the pets we have.”